7 Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations
Hazards
Chemical hazards, heat and corrosion may damage the PFL. More frequent formal inspections are required in
environments with chemical hazards, heat and corrosion. Use caution when working around moving machinery.
Chemical
Strong acid (dilute)
Strong acid (conc.)
Weak acid (dilute)
Weak acid (conc.)
Strong alkali (dilute)
Strong alkali (conc.)
Weak alkali (dilute)
Weak alkali (conc.)
Alcohol
Aldehyde
Ether
Halogenated
Hydrocarbons
Phenols
Bleaching agents
Ketones
Lubricating Oils
& Greases
Soaps & Detergents
Seawater
Aromatic Solvents
* Concentrated sulfuric acid attacks polyester.
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Nylon
Poor
Good
Poor
Fair*
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Fair
Poor
Good
Fair
Good
Poor
Good
Fair
Good
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Poor
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Resistance
Polyester
Stainless Steel (304)
Fair
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
V-TEC® PFL
Galvanized Steel
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Fair
Good
Good
Poor
Good
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